Architects Conference at Kuiken Brothers LIVE Product Expo
Seminar Seating is VERY Limited, So RSVP Today!
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Birchwood Manor  – Whippany, NJ

Kuiken Brothers’ LIVE Product Expo 2024 is a must attend event for architects looking to earn continuing education credits and receive a hands-on learning experience from Kuiken Brothers’ premier manufacturer and distribution partners. Walk side-by-side with your industry colleagues to learn more about the products that are readily available at our locations throughout the region. This event only showcases products that our team of experts have been trained on and are either in-stock, or readily available through our distribution partners ensuring if you specify, your projects will stay on-time, and on-budget.

3:00pm – 4:00pm     Custom High-Performance Solutions for Acoustics Artistry 

Presented by CertainTeed Lucas Hamilton Building Science Applications Manager
Qualifies for 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW)

Course Overview:

The purpose of this course is to specify creative acoustic solutions for indoor environments. This course will explain why acoustics are an important consideration and how noise and excessive sound can impact productivity, health, and overall experience in an indoor environment. This presentation explores the science of sound and how sound is measured. Also, the material discusses modern options in custom-engineered products that provide high-performance and flexible acoustic designs that offer value-added noise-control solutions without sacrificing creative design and beauty. Finally, this presentation offers real-world case studies that demonstrate how common challenges can be resolved and client goals achieved through knowledgeable and thoughtful custom-engineered acoustic solutions.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain how excessive sound and noise can negatively impact occupants and visitors in indoor environments
• Describe how sound is measured and strategies for managing noise
• List different types of acoustic solutions available today that offer both noise management and creative aesthetic design options
• Discuss how high-performance ceiling and wall solutions contribute to industry standards and certifications